K9 Memorials

K9 Axel – Pinellas County, Florida Handler – Cpl. Kilian RIP Axel | Pinellas K-9 with more than 150 take-downs dies It’s a sad week at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. A beloved K-9 deputy, ‘Axel Foley,’ has died. Over his 7-year career with the sheriff’s office, Axel nabbed 156 suspects, including one pretty memorable takedown. In February of 2014, …

Laurel Police Department canine officers dies The Laurel Police Department has reported the death of canine officer Blade earlier this month due to deteriorating health conditions. His handler contacted a veterinarian and a vet tech that diagnosed Blade with “bloat.” Bloat is a gastric dilation condition that can be fatal.

Died – 1/23/18 Handler – Officer Jarrett Marino Fulton Police K9 passes away It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fulton Police K9 Meki. Meki was laid to rest on January 23, 2018 after an extended illness. Meki gave the City of Fulton almost five years of service before his condition forced him from service. Meki …

Died – 1/19/18 Handler – Corporal William Rishel St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Department announced death of K-9 falling through metal staircase It is with great sadness the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announces the death of Sheriff K-9 Brock. On January 18, 2018, K-9 Brock was serving alongside his partner and handler Corporal William Rishel, on a training exercise with …

Died -1/18/18 Handler – Deputy Adam Hallett Jefferson Co. Sheriff K9 ‘Scout’ dies during training exercise A Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office K9 has died as a result of an incident during a training exercise. The sheriff’s office says 6-year-old German Shepard “Scout” was doing a training exercise Thursday afternoon with eight other dogs and their handlers in Watertown. A ball …

Died – 1/17/18 Handler – Officer Daniel Casson Beloved Oxnard police K-9 dies from inoperable tumor A beloved member of the Oxnard Police Department suddenly passed away due to an inoperable tumor near his heart and lungs. K-9 Jax, a 5 1/2-year-old Belgian Malinois, began showing symptoms of an illness during regularly scheduled training on Jan. 17, according to Oxnard …

Handler – 1/17/18 Handler – Officer Satish Chandra Cops bury their bravest 4-legged officer wrapped in national flag Tiger was one of the best Uttar Pradesh police force ever had. Having cracked 150 cases single-handedly in his career spanning 14 years, he rose to the rank of deputy superintendent of police, the highest any police dog could have. A sniffer …

Died – 1/16/18 Handler – Officer Bill Sombo K-9 officer gets police escort on last patrol Colt and his handler, Bill Sombo, worked the streets of North Huntingdon until both retired in 2015. But soon after, the two joined on with Elizabeth Borough police part-time. K-9 Colt came down with a severe heart condition Tuesday, and Officer Sombo was forced …

Died 1/12/18 Handler – Sgt. Michael Mojzis Retired O’Fallon police dog dies Bobo, a 12-year-old German Shepherd police dog, has died, the O’Fallon Police Department says. K-9 Bobo was partnered with Sgt. Michael Mojzis from 2006 to 2013, when the dog was forced into retirement by an injury suffered during training. He lived with the Mojzis family until his death …

Died – 1/10/18 Handler – Sgt. Richard Marsh Beloved Burlington Police K-9 ‘Mishka’ Who Saved Officer’s Life, Dies Of Cancer A beloved K-9 officer, named Mishka, has died from cancer. The Burlington Police Department posted on its Facebook page, “She passed Wednesday evening at 5:45 PM after a long battle with cancer. We would like to thank Sgt. Richard Marsh …